Medications that alter heartbeat?

I'll agree with you that it does sound suspiciously like drug abuse, very suspiciously like drug abuse, almost undeniably. It was an exaggeration of the way I felt about receiving the pills for the first time and not wanting to deal with all the red tape attached to it, as opposed to an addictive or devious need for them. I was eager to get them because a co-worker, who had them prescribed to him for reasons similar to mine, gave me one of his pills. It worked with me so I went for my own prescription. They helped me deal with my social problems; it also helped with my depression. And like other thousands of depression and psychological medications prescribed to everyone and their children, they make you feel superficially better as they slowing destroy you, never solving the actual problem yet causing many. I'm not sure if doctors can legally prescribe amphetamine for anxiety or depression, even though it helps; they do, though, get to choose from a long list of other medications that are so-called "helpful". And getting to the original reason for my reply: they will sure make your heart very unhappy. A pounding or irregular heartbeat in the chest may be erotic to us heart lovers, but not when you come to the realization that the pounding and arrhythmia are actually destructive. It's pounding like that for a reason. It's screaming, "Hey! Knock it off you fool."

Thank you Andie. Jesus spare me from patients such as yourself. It's hard enough to provide care for those who are honest in their efforts to be helped. We keep a list containing patients like you who are drug seeking. It's not flattering to be on such a list. You richly deserve to be on it.

I must add Transitory that there are a good number of medicines which are a hell of a lot more specific for depression and poor self esteem. Psychiatric therapy helps also. So do 12 step programs such as Narcotics Anonymous. You might very well qualify for them.

Okay Liquidsky, I am going to say a few things here and please forgive me. I am a nurse and you are a doctor and I completely agree with everything you say. Please remember this as I move forward.

What I am going to say not everyone is going to agree with, but it is what it is.

I have read every post on this thread. I agreed with all of you that the initial post was a little sketchy to the point that I modified it enough to be acceptable. I took appropriate disciplinary actions which I am not at liberty to discuss. No matter what my personal views are on this topic as long as they do not violate Zity rules it can stay, and in my opinion it hasn't. As a matter of fact I feel he went out of his way to basically make a public apology, to explain himself further, and to stress heavily that improper use of this class of medication is not a good idea. So, unless another mod trumps me on this and they had better not without at least talking to me first, lol, it can stay.

I think hot topics are a good thing here. I know a lot of people do not agree with me here but hot topics will always teach you something. There are a lot of idiots both out there and in here with all due respect and hot topics often times teach us what not to do.

You know I used to take a medication by the name of Adipex or Phentermine as it's known generically. This medication I believe is in the same class as what we are talking about. It's a diet medication and it worked fantastically for me. It is a weight loss drug by the way. But the point I am making here is in my opinion there is no difference really with me talking about using Adipex and it's side effects than he is talking about others in the same class. Now I agree that trying to obtain it under false pretenses is very wrong, exhibiting drug seeking behavior is also not a good idea. But he fixed it and went above and beyond talking about how he was wrong and why.

I took appropriate action and as of now he took note because his post is currently acceptable to me and the rules of this site. I will say this, I have sent warnings to others about such topics as playing a moderator, trying to moderate when you are not one. With all due respect, when I look down through the moderation reports and the same name is on them over and over and over again, well it doesn't look good. We all appreciate everyone trying to keep this site safe and fun, not to mention legal, nonmoderators moderating is against Zity rules as well, not to mention highly annoying to say the least. I seem to remember going through posts and either completely deleting the entire post, or pulling out anything close to moderator like comments. So bottom line here is at least he listened and heeded a moderators warnings the FIRST time. Just sayin..........

Mashie

I now understand that it’s OK for me to go to my doctor and ask her to prescribe me amphetamine if I heard that it could help with my concentration, attention, and hyperactivity, but it’s dishonest, abusive, irresponsible, unacceptable, and foolish for me to go to my doctor and ask her to prescribe me amphetamine even if I know it will help with my communication and social anxiety. I must disregard the fact that it, "strangely", IS prescribed for these purposes. I should have continued sampling other pharmaceuticals, which never worked, zombified me, and granted me unwanted symptoms, instead of choosing amphetamine, which DID work despite its own unwanted symptoms. I sincerely apologize for my confusion. I was obviously in denial and blinded by my addiction.

My heartbeat would get close to 200 when I was on adderall

I had a few friends who tried caffeine pills. Should of stethed them when I had the chance right after they took it. A random side note: there is a drug that affects heart rate if you have certain bad arrhythmias called adenosine and one of the side effects is sense of impending doom, so basically not a fun drug. I believe it sort of resets the heart and would definitely be interesting to listen in with a stethoscope while its working, but would not wish it on anyone. If I ever need it my heart may reset from the fear of taking it lol

Adenosine is used to terminate supraventricular tachycardia. It is very effective in doing this. I haven't noticed that any patients I've treated with it have a sense of impending doom. Most are grateful to have their arrhythmia terminated. It certainly beats electrocardioversion.

I suppose I would rather have adenosine than electrocardioinverison for sure and thats interesting they haven't had the impending doom side effect. When we went over it impending doom and super short half life were the 2 points I remember being highlighted most aside from what it treats. Ahh the classroom vs real life lol.

Oh you'll get your turn and that's when the fun really starts. Actually I remember that adage that adenosine causes the sense of impending doom. It just lasts for a few seconds before it works!

Docjohn you have to remember the choice of Synchronized electrical Cardioversion versus drug therapy depends on the clinical condition of the patient. I was taught as an ITU nurse, Cardioversion is indicated if the pt is heamodynamically unstable, if stable then you can treat an SVT with adnosine 3mg, folowed by 6mg then 12mg . Any patient will tell you they feel really awful for about 6-10 seconds post administration ( impending feeling of doom).

I have also seen the Valsalva Manoeuvre terminate an SVT , it is performed by moderately forceful attempted exhalation against a closed airway, usually done by closing one's mouth, pinching one's nose shut while pressing out as if blowing up a balloon. An easy method is to having a patient blow into a syringe whilst lying down (face up) for 15 seconds.

As for a tachycardia ( fast heartbeat) with Adderall, you have to remember its a combination of of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine are central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.

It is contraindicated in people with a history of drug abuse, heart disease, severe agitation, or severe anxiety. It is also contraindicated in people currently experiencing arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), glaucoma (increased eye pressure), hyperthyroidism (excessive production of thyroid hormone), or hypertension ( high blood pressure).

Thinking on this, I remember back in the 1970s taking a pill my father brought back from the US that was meant to alleviate the symptoms of a cold. I forget the name but he said it was sold as medication that astronauts used. Or whatever.

I took some and had one of the worst nights ever, with racing heartbeats and a feel of flying through the air in darkness. It was awful. I later read the slip and it said the drug contained atropine ... essentially extract of belladonna if I am not mistaken ... not healthy stuff if you ask me.

Cold medicines frequently have pseudo ephedrine and they used to have phenylpropanilimine. These cause vasoconstriction and thus nasal decongestion. They also cause tachycardia.

The also cause tachycardia.

Boy, are you telling me ... ha ha.

I also had the same extreme reaction to an atropine concoction given to me to suppress saliva production for an old fashioned rigid bronchoscopy many decades ago. The doctor was fuming mad at me, accusing me of being a drug taking hippie addict ... and me who never even smoked or drank alcohol ...

I take heart medication, an anti depressant and inhalers - all have an effect on my heartbeat 😃

I wouldn't dare trying to alter heartrate with medication, but anyway I must admit, that the idea turns me on a lot.

If you want a nasty experience with heart rate have a chemical cardiac stress test , they are no fun ,my first one I ran on treadmill ,then I got sick and am unable to run,that didn't stop them ,bring on the drugs .

You go zero- 100 in a few seconds ,it really is not fun . For science/health purposes i have done it ,outside of a hospital its stupid and risky .IMHO

@SAP, before my knee surgery I had a chemical stress test at my cardiologist's office. I had no measurable unpleasantness. In fact I was surprised how little my heart and breathing rate increased and actually wondered if if was effective. If my new knees permit I and I need another stress test I hope I can use the treadmill, though.

Had a chemical stress test before hip replacement surgery. The tech who did my e.k.g. goofed something up so they did the stress test. I have sever back pain. Having to lay on a hard surface is very painful. Once the test started it was zero to hundred in a matter of seconds. One nurse called out the b.p.m. they got it up to167 b.p.m. an stopped the test. The slowing down caused me more concern, very strange feeling. Everything was normal and had surgery two day later.

Aderall always makes my heart beat faster. During my physical, my doctor will always ask if I took my aderall before my appointment because of my heartbeat.

Have stethed people on stimulants - i do find it a fun experience to hear it beating faster and feel it too.

Hello everyone,

I take medication that affects the heartbeat because I have a congenital heart defect and other heart diseases. Since my last operation, other medications have been added.

On the one hand, so-called beta blockers. These drugs decrease my heart rate and blood pressure.

On the other hand, so-called anti-arrhythmic drugs. These drugs are said to prevent severe arrhythmias.

So far, I have been given these medications and will have to take them for a while, in addition to my other medications.

Not medications as such, but energy drinks--a young woman I had the pleasure of stething a couple of times, very small and petite with a loud little ticker. If she guzzled a Red Bull energy drink right before she knew I was going to steth her, her little heart would go wild and do a crazy run of PVCs like every third or fourth beat. Everybody has the occasional PVC but not a run of them like Amy would have if she guzzled a Red Bull. She wanted me to hear how the drinks effected her heart, and I did!

I Think my heart is quiet heart to be altered.

even Monster or other energies make no difference in Heartrate

@steth

@Fluffle

I am not allowed to drink energy drinks or I run you through the house like a frightened animal. I get it like a kind of sugar rush and in the end I lie on the floor with violent irregular heartbeats.

Once I tried drinking one of those. The result was not very nice. The poor doctors and nurses had a lot of work with me.

It should also be said that these drinks taste very gross. Partly as chemical and artificial, or like cat piss.

I was just taking a blood pressure lowering medicine

I once took Provigil by mistake. Treatment for narcolepsy. My heart was beating so hard it felt like it was going to explode from my chest! Racing wildly! My pressure was through the roof!!